PI-SPI Payments Rollout: BCEAO has published the updated list of 175 authorized institutions to open PI-SPI interoperable instant payment services across the West African Economic and Monetary Union, expanding beyond traditional banks to include electronic money institutions, fintechs and microfinance—with Guinea-Bissau listed among the participating countries. Higher Education & Research Links: Guinea-Bissau’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Gabrielo Djallo, met Mauritania’s Yacoub Ould Moine to discuss cooperation pathways in higher education and science research. AFCON Tech & Talent Spotlight: Guinea-Bissau beat Nigeria 3-0 in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, with Franculino, Mama Baldé and Álvaro Djaló scoring, while Nigeria’s coach Eric Chelle named a strong Super Eagles XI for the clash. Fishing & Nutrition Policy: A peer-reviewed Oceana study argues that more equitable fishing access agreements could keep nutrient-rich bottom-trawl catch in West African countries like Guinea-Bissau, helping address widespread calcium and other nutrient deficiencies. Diplomacy in New York: Turkey’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan held talks with Guinea-Bissau’s Fatumata Jau during UN General Assembly engagements, alongside meetings with Venezuela and El Salvador.